Oscar Jones
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1903-1905)
Oscar Jones was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1903 to 1905 for the Brooklyn Dodgers, a span of 3 seasons. Across 113 career appearances, he went 44-54 with a 3.20 ERA and 257 strikeouts. He also batted .211 with 0 home runs.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'7" / 163 lb
- Died
- 3/16/1953 in Fort Worth, TX, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1903-04-20
- Last Game
- 1905-08-24
Full name: Oscar Lafayette Jones
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903 | BRO | NL | 19 | 14 | 38 | 36 | 31 | 4 | 0 | 324.1 | 320 | 106 | 77 | 95 | 2.94 | 3.10 (+5%) | -880.4 |
| 1904 | BRO | NL | 17 | 25 | 46 | 41 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 377.0 | 387 | 115 | 92 | 96 | 2.75 | 2.66 (-3%) | -3380.1 |
| 1905 | BRO | NL | 8 | 15 | 29 | 20 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 174.0 | 197 | 90 | 56 | 66 | 4.66 | 2.82 (-65%) | -2244.3 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 44 | 54 | 113 | 97 | 83 | 4 | 1 | 875.1 | 904 | 311 | 225 | 257 | 3.20 | — | -6,505 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 114 | 327 | 28 | 69 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 4 | 11 | 45 | .211 | .241 | .220 | .461 | -1,276 |
Career AVG .211 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 16.2% below league average.
Career OBP .241 vs. league average .308 across their career seasons — 21.7% below league average.
Career SLG .220 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 33.2% below league average.
Career OPS .461 vs. league average .638 across their career seasons — 27.6% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903 | BRO | NL | 38 | 125 | 12 | 32 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 16 | .256 | .261 (-2%) | .316 (-14%) | .345 (-24%) | .662 (-19%) | -342.9 |
| 1904 | BRO | NL | 46 | 137 | 10 | 24 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 20 | .175 | .246 (-29%) | .300 (-25%) | .321 (-41%) | .622 (-33%) | -614.4 |
| 1905 | BRO | NL | 30 | 65 | 6 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 9 | .200 | .248 (-19%) | .307 (-31%) | .322 (-38%) | .629 (-35%) | -318.7 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 114 | 327 | 28 | 69 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 4 | 11 | 45 | .211 | — | — | — | — | -1,276 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (228 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 64 | 164 | 14 | 32 | 0 | 7 | .195 |
| Away | 51 | 163 | 15 | 37 | 0 | 9 | .227 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 63 | 472.2 | 492 | 0 | 122 | 129 | 0.00 |
| Away | 50 | 400.1 | 403 | 0 | 108 | 128 | 0.00 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1905-08-24 | BRO | STL | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1905-08-23 | BRO | CHC | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1905-08-19 | BRO | PIT | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1905-08-13 | BRO | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1905-08-11 | BRO | CHC | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1905-08-03 | BRO | CIN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1905-07-22 | BRO | CIN | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1905-07-18 | BRO | CHC | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1905-07-15 | BRO | CHC | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1905-07-11 | BRO | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1905-08-24 | BRO | STL | L | 9.0 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 0 |
| 1905-08-23 | BRO | CHC | — | 1.2 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1905-08-19 | BRO | PIT | W | 9.0 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 1905-08-13 | BRO | CHC | — | 3.0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1905-08-11 | BRO | CHC | L | 8.0 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
| 1905-08-03 | BRO | CIN | L | 8.0 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1905-07-22 | BRO | CIN | — | 6.0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1905-07-18 | BRO | CHC | L | 9.0 | 14 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1905-07-15 | BRO | CHC | — | 6.0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 1905-07-11 | BRO | PIT | L | 3.0 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 113 |
| Left Field | 1 |
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Oscar Jones: the record in brief
Between the debut on April 20, 1903 and the final game on August 24, 1905, Oscar Jones built the record summarized on this page. Jones's only club in the season tables is the Brooklyn Superbas. At 163 pounds on a 5-foot-7 frame, Jones is listed as a pitcher. The bio says Jones both batted and threw right-handed. The recorded birth is October 22, 1879, in Carter County, MO, USA. Jones's death is recorded on March 16, 1953, in Fort Worth, TX, USA. Jones's full given name, per the bio, is Oscar Lafayette Jones.
The pitching table credits Jones with a 44-54 record and a 3.20 ERA in 113 games. The totals include 257 strikeouts and 83 complete games. Against a 2.85 league ERA for the same seasons, the 3.20 mark was 12.2% worse. No season topped the 19 wins of 1903. Jones struck out 96 batters in 1904, a career high. Among the heaviest workloads, the lowest ERA was 2.75 in 1904, when the league's was 2.66.
Frequently Asked Questions about Oscar Jones
- What years did Oscar Jones play?
- Oscar Jones played in Major League Baseball from 1903 to 1905.
- Was Oscar Jones a pitcher?
- Yes. Oscar Jones pitched in the major leagues, recording 44 wins and 257 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Oscar Jones hit?
- Oscar Jones hit 0 career home runs with 69 hits.
- What teams did Oscar Jones play for?
- Oscar Jones played for one team, the Brooklyn Superbas (1903–1905).
- What were Oscar Jones's career stats?
- In 113 games, Oscar Jones went 44-54 with a 3.20 ERA, 257 strikeouts, 875.1 innings pitched, and 1 saves. At the plate he had 69 hits and 0 home runs.
- What position did Oscar Jones play?
- Oscar Jones played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Oscar Jones and how much did he weigh?
- Oscar Jones was listed at 5 feet 7 inches and 163 pounds.
- What was Oscar Jones's career ERA?
- Oscar Jones finished with a 3.20 career ERA, going 44-54 with 257 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Oscar Jones have?
- Oscar Jones recorded 257 career strikeouts.
- Is Oscar Jones in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Oscar Jones has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.